Desktop apps for Mac and Windows
How the 7-day free trial works.
Try Acrobat Studio with a free 7-day trial. If you need more time to try all the features, you’ll still have an extra 14 days to cancel and receive a full refund.
What can you do with your Acrobat Studio trial?
Work smarter with trusted PDF tools.
Convert files to PDF, organize pages, edit, and sign your documents with an essential set of PDF tools, now with AI summaries and insights — even for scans and contracts.
Unlock insights and next steps with PDF Spaces.
Collect files and links to create a conversational knowledge hub.
Reach goals faster with personalized AI.
Turn insights into actionable next steps using a prebuilt AI Assistant like an analyst or instructor.
Share PDF Spaces to deliver knowledge.
Invite your teams or just about anyone into your PDF Space with a personalized AI Assistant.
Easily create standout content.
Jump-start flyers, infographics, or social posts with templates and easy-to-use design tools in Adobe Express.
Your Acrobat Studio free trial comes with more than great tools.
Available on web and mobile, plus browser extensions
Adobe Scan and Acrobat Reader mobile apps
Works with the apps you already use, like Microsoft 365 and Dropbox
Integrates seamlessly with Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express
SSL security so you can work and share with confidence
Binding, compliant, and secure e-signatures
Discover how businesses create a big impact with Acrobat.
Frequently asked questions
After clicking “Start free trial” from this web page, you will be asked to provide your email address. If you already have an Adobe ID you’ll be asked to sign in. Otherwise follow steps to start your free trial.
The free trial period begins on the day you sign up. At the end of the free trial period, your payment method will be charged unless you cancel. Cancel before your free trial ends and you won't be charged. When the free trial expires, you can still use Acrobat to view PDFs, comment and fill forms. To access premium features again, you will need to purchase Acrobat.
Installation of Adobe Acrobat Studio free trial by default uninstalls any earlier version of Adobe Acrobat on Windows devices. If you choose to retain the existing Acrobat software on your machine, change the default by unchecking the “Remove earlier version” option in Acrobat downloader UI. If you have uninstalled the previous version, then you can reinstall it when you are finished with the trial. Make sure you have your original serial number and installation files.
Yes, this free trial is available for both Windows and Mac OS.
Windows
- 1.5 GHz or faster processor
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (64 bit), 2008 R2 (64 bit), 2012 (64 bit), or 2012 R2 (64 bit); Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit), or Windows 10
- 1.5 GB of RAM
- 2.5 GB of available hard-disk space
- 1024x768 screen resolution
- Internet Explorer 11; Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR); or Chrome
- Video hardware acceleration (optional)
Mac
- Intel® processor
- Mac OS X v10.11, 10.12 or 10.13
- 1.0 GB of RAM
- 2.75 GB of available hard-disk space
- 1024x768 screen resolution
- Safari 9.0 for OS X 10.11, Safari 10.0 for OS X 10.12, Safari 11.0 for OS X 10.13 (browser plug-in for Safari is supported on 64-bit Intel processor only)
Browser
- These requirements apply to the Acrobat Pro subscription plan, and are in addition to the desktop requirements listed above
- Microsoft Windows 10 using Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox, or Chrome
- Microsoft Windows 7 using Internet Explorer 11 or later, Firefox, or Chrome
- Mac OS X v10.12 (Sierra) or later using Safari 11 or later, Firefox, or Chrome
- iOS: Native browser based on the iOS release and Chrome
- Android: Native browser that ships with the OS and Chrome
To get support during your free trial, click here, where you can access a range of free information, including tutorials, forums, and expert advice.
Adobe Acrobat will be set as your default PDF viewer, but you can reset Reader as the default by opening Reader DC application and going to Edit > Preferences > General. Click on the Select As Default PDF Handler button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows: To uninstall your free trial version on a Windows device, close any open Adobe software on your computer, open the Windows Control Panel and double-click Programs and Features. Click on Acrobat Pro, and select “Uninstall” from the menu.
Mac OS: To remove the trial on a Mac, use the Acrobat Uninstaller in the /Applications/Adobe Acrobat Pro folder.
See the Acrobat system requirements page for information.